Director · British
Peter Yates
1929–2011
Brought a distinctly British instinct for practical authenticity to Hollywood. His conviction that geography creates tension — not spectacle — shaped the modern cinematic car chase.
Also known for: Bullitt (1968), Robbery (1967), The Deep (1977), Breaking Away (1979)
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